Nissan Primera P12 Front Cross Member

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   I have a 1.8 petrol P12 estate, 116787 miles, 2004 year.

I've just had a top level service at a Nissan garage for £200. That included wash valet and 1 year european breakdown cover. Very happy and no complaints. Two problems cropped up....

Front cross member is rotten. They have quoted £116.22 for part only and maybe 8hrs labour. They recommended I go to a local bodyshop which could do the work in maybe 4hrs.
I'm hoping to get a mate to do the work but what would be involved? 

Second problem 
Rear engine mount pulling through. Nissan have quoted around £118 for part only and £214.01 supplied and fitted. Again what would be involved in fixing this? Is it difficult?

I haven't been on the site in a while as my Primera has been (touch wood) ok. I have been looking trough the problems though waiting on when my earthing problem will arise or my NATS problem!!

Thank you in advance

Adam

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Taxi Adam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List NPOC Guest Joined: 13 Jul 2012 Location: Birmingham Online Status: Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote Taxi Adam Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Nissan Primera P12 Front Cross Member Posted: 11 Sep 2013 at 9:18pm
	I have a 1.8 petrol P12 estate, 116787 miles, 2004 year. I've just had a top level service at a Nissan garage for £200. That included wash valet and 1 year european breakdown cover. Very happy and no complaints. Two problems cropped up.... Front cross member is rotten. They have quoted £116.22 for part only and maybe 8hrs labour. They recommended I go to a local bodyshop which could do the work in maybe 4hrs. I'm hoping to get a mate to do the work but what would be involved? Second problem Rear engine mount pulling through. Nissan have quoted around £118 for part only and £214.01 supplied and fitted. Again what would be involved in fixing this? Is it difficult? I haven't been on the site in a while as my Primera has been (touch wood) ok. I have been looking trough the problems though waiting on when my earthing problem will arise or my NATS problem!! Thank you in advance Adam

wickydude Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List NPOC Guest Joined: 24 Sep 2010 Location: Netherlands Online Status: Points: 2232	Post Options Post Reply Quote wickydude Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 2013 at 9:32pm
	Hi. Rotten member is quite common on Nissans, unfortunately. Check here for an example of the procedure http://www.npoc.co.uk/forum/nissan-primera-p12-cross-member_topic61070_page2.html The rear engine mount I'm not really familiar with, can't be too difficult when I saw it done on my car, but given its location I'd imagine a workshop car lift makes things a lot easier than when you're flat on your back underneath the car.
	Ex: Primera P12 1.9dCi Estate<b

Taxi Adam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List NPOC Guest Joined: 13 Jul 2012 Location: Birmingham Online Status: Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote Taxi Adam Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 2013 at 9:51pm
	Thanks for the quick reply. I did search for cross member before posting but only found P11 results.

wickydude Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List NPOC Guest Joined: 24 Sep 2010 Location: Netherlands Online Status: Points: 2232	Post Options Post Reply Quote wickydude Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 2013 at 9:56pm
	The car in the link above is actually an almera, but the procedure is the same according to those who have performed the operation. Ant-dat could give you more info, maybe. He's done a few. P12s have not come up often yet, as they are newer, but I think they will come up more often over the next few years.
	Ex: Primera P12 1.9dCi Estate<b

Ant-Dat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List NPOC Legend 1998 Primera GT Joined: 15 May 2003 Location: In workshop Online Status: Points: 16125	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ant-Dat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 2013 at 10:08pm
	Oh that's my car as stated it has to be cut and welded into place.
	SB "he isn't human, he is a machine that never falter